Frequently Asked Questions
Please submit your test scores for any advanced placement or international baccalaureate credit with your materials to Admissions.
In order to receive credit for your Dual Enrollment courses, you must send the Office of Admissions an official transcript from the institution through which you took dual enrollment courses. You must have received a minimum grade of a “C” (2.0) or better in order to satisfy your requirements.
You can access and send your ACT scores through ACT.org
You can access and send your SAT and AP scores through CollegeBoard.org.
Feel free to email records@southalabama.edu with questions regarding transfer credit to The University of South Alabama.
*If you have not sent your test scores or Dual Enrollment Credits yet, make sure to do this as soon as possible and let your advisor know what you have coming in. You can always show your Academic Advisor a screenshot of a test score or an unofficial transcript for the time being.
Students will take the university’s math placement exam together one afternoon during Summer Start. After the exam is scored, your advisor will assist with registration into the required math course.
Summer Start students attend Southbound Orientation for Summer Session on May 30, 2023. Once you are admitted to Summer Start, you will receive an invitation to Southbound Summer Orientation.
You will learn about advising and technology for registration during your FYE course in Summer Start. Your advisor will draft a fall schedule for you after the math placement exams are scored and we will register you for a set of classes. You will have an individual meeting with your advisor to discuss your schedule and select your remaining courses.
Students should file the 2022-2023 FAFSA (using 2020 tax information) at https://fafsa.gov to be considered for federal student loans and/or grants at a half time enrollment status for Summer Start.
For additional information, you are welcome to contact Lauren Rhodes at lrhodes@southalabama.edu or make a Virtual Appointment.
Yes! In order to be considered for federal aid for Fall 2023/Spring 2024/Summer 2024, you will need to complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA (using 2021 tax information) at https://fafsa.gov.